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I know it’s shocking, but my kids have perpetually messy rooms. Oh, they “clean” them, sure. And it will look clean–on the surface. But if I open drawers or the closet, peek under the bed or in the “dirty” clothes bin… … Continue reading →

This “found poem” isn’t a real “found poem” (those are poems you make from words already written), but I literally found this poem tucked away in a drawer this week while I was sorting and cleaning. I thought it was worth sharing because … Continue reading →

Tag! You’re it! (That’s me!) I was tagged by fellow blogger, Michael Gunter, in what is hopefully a fun and personal blog-version of an ultra-cool chain letter. What is the working title of your next book? To the Far Side … Continue reading →

I slipped away to work on another edit of my novel, as I sometimes do on Saturday mornings. When I first started my novel, I had a special writing “spot” I went to regularly (a cozy Panera Bread in Richmond, … Continue reading →

Walker wrote a poem last Wednesday night, and I thought it was worth sharing. He learned about children less fortunate than he–in particular, a girl who has little or nothing. Poem by Walker T. Allen No food, No toys, No … Continue reading →

I had the great privilege of reading an early draft edition of Blackwell: the Encounter Begins, by Michael E. Gunter. The end product is absolutely AWESOME! Michael’s book actually inspired me to write my novel. So, for those of you … Continue reading →

I know it’s been a while since I last posted, but I really haven’t had “Writer’s Block”–although, I have had a few moments savoring the irony since so much time has lapsed since my last post. I’m trying to juggle … Continue reading →